Steve Carell's last episode of "The Office" will almost certainly be a tearjerker, as Michael Scott bids goodbye to... Show More »

Steve Carell's last episode of "The Office" will almost certainly be a tearjerker, as Michael Scott bids goodbye to the only family he's really had as an adult to start a new life with Holly (Amy Ryan) in Colorado. We viewers will be saying goodbye as well; it will be hard to picture the show without the boss who's given us so many laughs over seven seasons.

But Michael has also given us a lot of reasons to cover our eyes in horror since the show premiered in March 2005 (which, to be fair, were often fall-off-the-couch funny as well). What follows are (in chronological order) 16 of the worst, most awkward, most good-lord-did-he-really-do-that moments in "Office" history, courtesy of one Michael Gary Scott.

Michael hijacking a meeting which he made happen was bad enough. The insulting impression of an In... Show More »

Season 1, Episode 2

Michael hijacking a meeting which he made happen was bad enough. The insulting impression of an Indian convenience-store owner in front of Kelly (earning a justified slap in the face) was way worse -- and also the first sign that this show might have a chance of following in its British predecessor's footsteps. « Less

3/17

'The Injury':

Season 2, Episode 12

A tour de force of cringe, from Michael's makeshift bubble-wrap cast to trying to equate himsel... Show More »

Season 2, Episode 12

A tour de force of cringe, from Michael's makeshift bubble-wrap cast to trying to equate himself to the disabled building manager to not recognizing that Dwight has given himself a concussion in his haste to care for his boss/mentor/hero. « Less

4/17

'Gay Witch Hunt':

Season 3, Episode 1

More than 100 episodes of "The Office" have aired since this one first did, but we still don'... Show More »

Season 3, Episode 1

More than 100 episodes of "The Office" have aired since this one first did, but we still don't think we've seen a more uncomfortable conference-room moment than Michael kissing Oscar in an attempt to show his acceptance that Oscar's gay. Yikes. « Less

5/17

'Diwali':

Season 3, Episode 6

Season 3 was a symphony of cover-your-eyes behavior from Michael. It began with this episode, in which Mi... Show More »

Season 3, Episode 6

Season 3 was a symphony of cover-your-eyes behavior from Michael. It began with this episode, in which Michael uses the occasion of Kelly inviting everyone to a Diwali celebration to propose to Carol (Nancy Walls Carell). Suffice to say it does not go as he planned. « Less

The height (or depth) of Michael's desperate desire to be the center of attention ma... Show More »

Season 3, Episode 16

The height (or depth) of Michael's desperate desire to be the center of attention may have come in this episode, which results in him being thrown out of the reception after his godawful toast to Phyllis (Phyllis Lapin) and Bob Vance (Robert R. Shafer). "Finding" Uncle Al redeemed him, but just barely. « Less

8/17

'Safety Training':

Season 3, Episode 20

Never mind the watermelon that splattered on to Stanley's car. Michael's would-be dem... Show More »

Season 3, Episode 20

Never mind the watermelon that splattered on to Stanley's car. Michael's would-be demonstration of the effects of depression was possibly one of his most ill-conceived ideas ever. As Jim said, "He's going to kill himself pretending to kill himself." « Less

9/17

'Fun Run':

Season 4, Episodes 1 and 2

Pam walks in on Michael changing his pants, which is something she (and we) can never unsee. And ... Show More »

Season 4, Episodes 1 and 2

Pam walks in on Michael changing his pants, which is something she (and we) can never unsee. And yes, he did say "come in." « Less

10/17

'Dunder Mifflin Infinity':

Season 4, Episodes 3 and 4

If your GPS told you drive into a lake, would you? Even if you were sort of tryin... Show More »

Season 4, Episodes 3 and 4

If your GPS told you drive into a lake, would you? Even if you were sort of trying to make a point about the value of human interaction vs. the power of technology? Michael Scott would. « Less

11/17

'The Deposition':

Season 4, Episode 12

An ill-timed "That's what she said" eventually gave way to Michael hanging Jan out to dry i... Show More »

Season 4, Episode 12

An ill-timed "That's what she said" eventually gave way to Michael hanging Jan out to dry in her lawsuit against Dunder Mifflin. Sure, Jan's a little nuts, but that's probably not something you do to your girlfriend. (Although it led directly to the all-time squirmfest that was "Dinner Party," so that's good.) « Less

12/17

'Frame Toby':

Season 5, Episode 9

Still despondent over Holly's relocation to Nashua, Michael tries to get her back by performing ... Show More »

Season 5, Episode 9

Still despondent over Holly's relocation to Nashua, Michael tries to get her back by performing the worst frame-up in the history of crime, planting "marijuana" -- actually Caprese salad -- in Toby's desk. Note to Mr. Scott: Weed does not smell like basil. « Less

13/17

'Company Picnic':

Season 5, Episode 28

The reunion with Holly was lovely, and featured one of Michael's more grown-up moments. But... Show More »

Season 5, Episode 28

The reunion with Holly was lovely, and featured one of Michael's more grown-up moments. But they still shouldn't have used a comedy skit to reveal that the Buffalo branch was closing. « Less

14/17

'Gossip':

Season 6, Episode 1

Michael inadvertently reveals that Stanley has been having an affair. He spends the entire episode trying... Show More »

Season 6, Episode 1

Michael inadvertently reveals that Stanley has been having an affair. He spends the entire episode trying to cover his tracks (and stumbles into the news that Pam's pregnant), which is commendable if poorly thought out. But then he calls Stanley's wife, and, well, yeah. « Less

15/17

'Scott's Tots':

Season 6, Episode 12

In our opinion, promising a group of kids free college educations, then utterly failing to de... Show More »

Season 6, Episode 12

In our opinion, promising a group of kids free college educations, then utterly failing to deliver when the bill came due is hands down the worst thing Michael has ever done. We wondered for a good long time after this one whether Michael was redeemable at all. « Less

16/17

'Happy Hour':

Season 6, Episode 21

Pam's friend Julie, say hello to Date Mike.

17/17

'Classy Christmas':

Season 7, Episodes 11 and 12

He eventually made up for it, but his temper tantrum at finding out Holly was still wi... Show More »

Season 7, Episodes 11 and 12

He eventually made up for it, but his temper tantrum at finding out Holly was still with A.J. was still pretty awful. « Less